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Parshall Pest Control Experts - Traverse City, MI

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Our team holds firm to the belief that over-servicing customers is senior to selling services.

We have built a team of trusted pest control experts who are result driven, which results in a lot of really happy clients.

09/01/2026

🕷️ DID YOU KNOW? Spiders Become More Noticeable in Late Summer! 🕷️

Ever feel like spiders suddenly seem to be EVERYWHERE as summer starts winding down? You’re not imagining it!

🍂 Late summer is when many spiders become much easier to spot. As they grow and mature, they may become larger, more active, and more likely to build webs in noticeable places around your home.

You may start seeing more spiders:
🕸️ Around porches, decks, and outdoor lights
🏡 Along siding, windows, and eaves
🌳 In landscaping and gardens
💡 Near lights where insects gather
🚪 Around doors and other entry points

And there’s another reason they may seem more common: their webs are often easier to notice when they're catching insects around your home.

Most spiders are harmless and actually help by feeding on other insects. However, a sudden increase in spiders can sometimes indicate that there’s a good food source nearby.

If spiders are becoming a little too noticeable around your home, Parshall Pest Control can help identify what’s attracting them and recommend the right solution.

🕷️ More webs than you’d like to see? We’ve got you covered!

📞 Contact Parshall Pest Control today.

08/26/2026

🐝 LATE-SUMMER PEST PROBLEMS WE'RE SEEING RIGHT NOW!

Late summer means pest and wildlife activity is in full swing—and our Traverse City team is definitely seeing it!

Just ask our TC technician Brady, who came across a huge stinging insect nest today that was bigger than his head! 😳🐝

That’s a whole lot of wasps!

Late summer is prime time for stinging insect activity because colonies are well established and populations are at their peak. Nests that started small earlier in the season can become surprisingly large by this time of year.

But wasps and hornets aren't the only problems we're seeing:

🦫 WOODCHUCKS & WILDLIFE
Burrows, lawn damage, and wildlife getting into structures are keeping our wildlife team busy.

🐭 RODENTS
As temperatures begin to change, rodents may start looking for warm, protected places to shelter.

🦟 MOSQUITOES & TICKS
We're still seeing plenty of mosquito and tick activity around yards, landscaping, and wooded areas.

🐝 WASPS, HORNETS & STINGING INSECTS
Large, established nests can mean increased activity and more aggressive behavior—especially when the nest is disturbed.

🍂 And fall invaders aren't far behind!

As we get closer to fall, pests like lady beetles, box elder bugs, and other overwintering insects will start looking for ways into homes.

If you're noticing increased pest or wildlife activity around your property, now is the time to address it before the problem gets bigger.

And Brady... we're going to need a bigger measuring tape for the next one! 😂🐝

📍 Serving Traverse City and surrounding areas.

08/24/2026

🦇 MYTH vs. FACT: Bats Are Blind

MYTH:
"Bats are blind and can't see."

FACT:
Bats can see!

While many bats are nocturnal and use echolocation to navigate and locate insects in the dark, that doesn't mean they can't see. Their vision helps them navigate their surroundings, while echolocation gives them another incredible tool for finding their way and hunting at night.

So why do people say they're "blind"?

The phrase "blind as a bat" probably comes from the fact that bats are most active at night and have adapted to hunt in extremely low-light conditions.

🦇 Fun fact: Not all bats rely on echolocation in the same way. Some fruit-eating bats have excellent vision and rely heavily on sight to find food.

Bats are fascinating animals—and they're also incredibly beneficial to our ecosystem. Many bats eat large numbers of insects every night, helping naturally control insect populations.

So the next time you see a bat flying through the night sky, remember:

It's not flying blind. It knows exactly where it's going! 🦇

08/20/2026

🐭 MYTH vs. FACT: Seeing One Mouse Means You Only Have One

MYTH:
"I only saw one mouse, so there's probably just one."

FACT:
Seeing one mouse doesn't necessarily mean there's only one. Mice are excellent at hiding, and they're often most active when you're not around to see them.

If you're spotting a mouse during the day, finding droppings, hearing scratching in the walls, or noticing signs of nesting, there may be more activity happening where you can't see it.

Mice can reproduce quickly, and they don't need much space to get into your home. A gap about the size of a dime can be enough for a mouse to squeeze through.

That's why finding the source of the activity is so important.

Professional rodent control can help identify:

🔍 Where mice are entering
🏠 Where they're nesting
🐭 How much activity is present
🕳️ What entry points need to be sealed

Don't assume one mouse means one problem.

If you see one, it's worth finding out why it's there—and whether it has company.

08/18/2026

🦝 Behind the Scenes at Parshall Pest Control!

Yesterday, our sales team, admin team, and technicians stepped away from the office for a hands-on training day focused on wildlife inspections!

Instead of just talking about wildlife control in a classroom, we got out in the field and walked through an actual inspection together.

Our team learned more about:

🔍 What technicians look for during a wildlife inspection
🏠 Common entry points wildlife uses to get inside
🦝 Signs of wildlife activity and damage
🛠️ How technicians determine what exclusion work may be needed
💬 What technicians are looking for and discussing while they're on site
📋 How inspection findings translate into recommendations for the customer

One of the most important parts of great pest control is making sure everyone on the team understands what happens in the field.

When our sales, administrative, and service teams understand what our technicians are seeing and why they're making certain recommendations, we're able to communicate better and provide a better experience for our customers.

We're always looking for ways to sharpen our skills, learn from each other, and become better at what we do.

Great technicians make great service. Great teamwork makes it even better.

08/14/2026

Finding a raccoon, squirrel, bat, or other wildlife in your home can be stressful. While trapping and removal can solve the immediate problem, getting the animal out is only part of the solution.

If the entry point is still open, another animal can eventually find its way inside.

That's where wildlife exclusion comes in.

During an exclusion service, our technicians look for the ways wildlife is getting into your home, including:

🏠 Damaged soffits and fascia
🌬️ Roof and attic vents
🕳️ Gaps around pipes and utility lines
🏡 Openings along rooflines
🚪 Gaps and other vulnerable areas around the exterior

We then develop a plan to seal those entry points and help prevent wildlife from getting back inside.

Trapping removes the animal. Exclusion helps prevent the next one.

That's why a proper wildlife inspection is so important. Instead of simply treating the symptom, we're looking at how the animal got there in the first place.

If wildlife keeps finding its way into your home, the problem may not be the animal—it may be the opening they're using.

08/12/2026

🦟 DID YOU KNOW? — Mosquito Edition

Think you know mosquitoes? Here are a few facts that might surprise you!

1. Only female mosquitoes bite.
Male mosquitoes feed primarily on nectar and other plant sugars. Female mosquitoes need the proteins from a blood meal to help produce eggs.

2. Mosquitoes don't need a pond to reproduce.
Even small amounts of standing water can become a breeding site. Birdbaths, buckets, clogged gutters, flowerpots, and toys can all collect enough water for mosquitoes to lay eggs.

3. Mosquitoes are attracted to more than just your blood.
They can detect carbon dioxide, body heat, and other scents that help them locate people and animals.

4. Mosquitoes love shady areas.
During the heat of the day, they often rest in shrubs, tall grass, landscaping, and other cool, protected areas.

5. Your backyard can be a mosquito hotspot.
Even if you don't have standing water in your yard, mosquitoes can travel in from nearby properties and breeding areas.

The good news? There are ways to reduce mosquito activity around your property.

Eliminate standing water, keep landscaping maintained, and consider a professional mosquito treatment to target the areas where mosquitoes rest.

How many of these mosquito facts did you already know?

08/03/2026

🔍 What Happens During a Professional Pest Inspection?

A pest inspection is about much more than looking for bugs.

Our goal is to identify current pest activity, uncover potential problem areas, and help prevent future infestations before they become bigger (and more expensive) issues.

During a typical inspection, our technicians will:

🏠 Inspect the exterior of your home for potential entry points

🔍 Look for signs of pest activity, such as droppings, nesting materials, damaged wood, insect trails, or webbing

🕳️ Check common problem areas like the foundation, doors, windows, soffits, vents, and utility penetrations

🐜 Identify the type of pest you're dealing with and determine the source of the problem

💡 Provide recommendations for treatment, exclusion work, or preventative services based on our findings

Every home is different, which is why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our inspections help us develop a treatment plan that's tailored to your property and your specific pest concerns.

Sometimes we find exactly what the customer expected. Other times, we uncover an issue they didn't even know was there.

A thorough inspection is the first step toward long-lasting pest control—and peace of mind.

07/29/2026

🕷️ Are Spiders Actually Helping Your Home?

Believe it or not... spiders aren't all bad!

Spiders are natural predators that feed on many of the pests homeowners don't want around, including:

🦟 Mosquitoes
🪰 Flies
🐜 Ants
🦗 Crickets
🦟 Gnats and other small insects

So yes—spiders can help reduce other insect populations.

But that doesn't necessarily mean you want them living in your home.

When spider populations increase, it usually means one thing:

➡️ There's a reliable food source nearby.

If you're seeing a lot of spiders, it could be a sign that other insects are making themselves at home, too.

That's why effective spider control isn't just about removing webs—it's about reducing the insects that attract them in the first place.

A professional exterior treatment can help:

✔️ Reduce spider webs around your home
✔️ Remove egg sacs before they hatch
✔️ Control the insects spiders feed on
✔️ Create a barrier that helps keep new spiders from moving in

Spiders may be beneficial outdoors, but most homeowners would rather admire their pest-control skills from a distance!

07/27/2026

🐝 Paper Wasps vs. Yellow Jackets: What's the Difference?

Not every stinging insect around your home is the same. Knowing the difference can help you understand what you're dealing with—and when it's time to call a professional.

🐝 Paper Wasps
✔️ Long, slender bodies with dangling legs when they fly
✔️ Build small, umbrella-shaped paper nests that hang from eaves, decks, porch ceilings, and railings
✔️ Generally less aggressive unless their nest is disturbed
✔️ Help control other insects by feeding them to their young

🐝 Yellow Jackets
✔️ Shorter, stockier bodies with bold black and yellow markings
✔️ Often build nests underground, inside wall voids, or in dense shrubs
✔️ Highly protective of their colonies and much more likely to sting when disturbed
✔️ Become especially aggressive in late summer and early fall

One important thing they have in common: Both can deliver multiple stings, unlike honey bees, which typically sting only once.

If you notice wasps or yellow jackets repeatedly flying to the same location, there's a good chance a nest is nearby.

The earlier a nest is found, the easier—and safer—it is to remove before the colony continues to grow.

Have you ever mistaken a paper wasp for a yellow jacket?

Address

202 South Union Street
Traverse City, MI
49685

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://parshallpestcontrol.com/

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